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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-11
Governmental Agriculture.
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II appears now that Commissioner
Colnlan is glad that the bill TO create AN
Executive Department Of Agriculture
and Labor did not become "a law. His
reason IL thai his beloved Agriculture.
instead of being brought into more
prominence and elevated thereby, would
be crowded out Of notice in the Depart
ment by the various bureaus relating to
other matters which II was proposed To
attach to il. He thinks that agriculture
would do better ia AN independent b,i-
reau by itself, even though without a
representative in the Cabinet.
IL the importance of agriculture as q
governmental institution IN not sufficient
to stand the competition OF the Signal
Service or of labor statistics. IL is scarce
iy worth While 10 place IL on par with
the Treasury and Post Office from an
executive point of view And the qliss-
tloD naturally arises why the attempt
was made 10 do 40. Not single wall
lias gone up from the agricultural inter
ests. Not "A practical farmer in the co,in-
try rs aware of ia. fact II he has
lost anything by the failure ~ the
bill Plruro- pneumonia and other dis
eases of domestic animals receive all the
governmental attention that is called for;
the official experimentation with tea and
sorghum illustrate the folly III patrrDai-
isin in attempting to teach tiir American
psopie what they can produce. The
Government came ~ with its tea aud
sorghum wisdom some fifteen ca twenty
wears after private exprrimenfers had
found out all about them. 80 far ns t..e
diffusion Of kBowiedge IL concerned. one
good agricultural Journal amounts 10
more than han dorm executive depart
ments possibly could.
Clearly II agriculture enters the Cali-
II must Ire in conInBy with ofiser things
even though IL should knock around Ike
an sayth<n pod among iron onrs. In
such CASE IL Importance must stand GA
IL own nuevits.s
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Clothes aud Hats LA Gorea.
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In the matter of clothing. Corea il
unique. The prevailing color Is what is
supposed Ia he white. A man, starting
out in the morning, arrived in freshly
laundered clothing, presents a remarka-
bly, fresh appearance. but ON his return
at night he may not be spotless. The ar
ticles of clothing worn are, first, "A hat, or
rather two. ar even three, are worn at
one time tunic. loose and reaching Co
the waist; loose, baggy white trousers
supported by girdie; white leggins,
white stockings. shoes of various kinds;
and over all "A coat, the sleeves OF which
are very flowing, and reach down 10 tie
hips or lower, and are sewed up from tie
bottom u the wrist, so as 10 form very
capacious pockets, where merchants
often carry goods in astonishing quaint
ties. In these pockets the petty official
carries his fan. his handkerchiefs, his
tablets for writing. and sindry little arti-
cles. Not 10 be forgotten are the purse
for coins and knife, and the tabacco
ponch and pipe suspended from the gir-
die. without which no Corean is dressed
In the case of men of high rank, how
ever, these latter articles are carried by
his servants, "A great retinue Of whom at
tend him. OF all lands in the world.
Corea is the land OF hats. There IL some
variety, but no change of style. The
fashion once set, everybody follows II.
and sticks Ia IT, With the exception ol
the forests of the Amazon, where hats,
! like umbrellas, are worn To shed the
snakes which rain down from the dense
overhanging branches. corea leads the
world in the slIperficial4rea Of headssAI~
They may be seen there mearuring two
feet from the rim to the crown. The
stockings and shoes are also very pecu-
liar.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-11
..sare To- stay AZ Nome. I"

The domestic life of the harnbilI u a
curious one. W hat tie eourtsinp ~ is
not known, but when the time for rails
ing a brood comes the female seeks out
a hollow tree. takes her place in the hole.
and Is immesiiateiy walled zap and Inn
prisoned by her mate. This II done by
bringing miid and other refuse in the
bill and gradually heaping il up until
the hole H. almost CLOSED, only "a small
orifice h.ing ieft. through which the fr-
male thrnsts her hall. or the point Of IL.
10 secure her food. which her mate do.s
not neglect 10 bring. In fact. he j. -
attentive and she ~ rayenous that he Of
ten dies 0f starvation. hard work and
exposure. his dead body bsing found Mt
tlss foot ~ thu tree. This Imprisonment
II kept up until the Young brood n
hatch-d and able to leave. when the old
bird breaks down the partition and
comes out IN dsrixie~diy rusty state.
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To Advance Agriculture.

WARSAW, y. ", Mach 10.-An effort
is being made by the officers Of the diff
ferent county agricultural societies in
this State tn have the Legislature i'm
mesiiately provide for the expense of a
yearly convention Of one or more of the
representatives of each society, whereby
they may become acquainted with each
other, learn of each others successes tn
adopt or mistakes to avoid. conference
that will advance the breeding and
farming interests of the State. II is
firmly believed that the benefit will
greatly exceed the expense. Ex-President
Nat w. Foster, of Riverhead, is a prime
mover in the matter. aided by the Hon.
H. A. Reeves, the Suffolk County As
semblyman- The Wyoming County
Agricultural Society has long felt the
want of such conventions in order To get
It's ANIMAL meetings out Of the old rut.
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Their Resignations Not Accepted.

ROME, March lO.-Premier Depretis
stated in the Chamber Of Deputies, to-
day, that King Humbert. ON account of
the difficulties attending all attempts to
jugation of Affairs, has refused To accept
the designations rendered 10y the present
Ministers. The Ministers, Signor Depre-
tbs added, would therefore remain i'm
their respective offices for the present
and the Government would expect "a for
NAL vote by the Chamber, approving of
their course.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-11
GOVERNOR CURTIN's KINDLINESs.
His Graceful Re me M branee of Days Once
Bitter.

His Graceful Re branee of Days Once
Bitter.
New York World.
WASHINGTON, March Sex. Cover
nor Curtin. of Pennsylvania, before leav-
ing the city to-day for his home. did a
graceful and touching act, which will 60
far to heal the wounds betXesRYon-
federates saltierS1 m var Cover
'hors. Governor Curtfn3 most intimate
friend i'm the House wasf Gen. Oates. of
Alabama, who was a dashing Confeder-
ate officer. He was one who followed
Lee in his campaign through Pennsylva-
MIA. and to-day carries an arInless sleeve
as an evidence of his presence at Gettys-
burg. Governor Curtin, when Minister
to St. Petersburg, was presented with "A
handsome and valuable pair of sleeve
buttons by the Gar Of Russia. Not long
since one of the buttons was lost.
This morning the two gentlemen met
at Chamberlin's, when Mr.. Curtin took
from his pocket the remaining button.
Asking for the armless sleeve of the
Confederate General, the Governor
gracefully placed the button in the shirt
cuff and said to General Oates that he
desired to leave with him a memento
that as upon the soil of Pennsylvania.
and perhaps with Pennsylvania gun in
the hands of Pennsylvania soldier he
had lost his arm he wanted To present
him with the button as AN evidence that
he. as the Executive Of the State at the
time of the struggle, had forgotten the
past and would bind the wounds Of his
foes with ribbons Of love and good fell
lOwship.
General Oates, though brave as lion,
showed the gentleness of a woman after
looking first at the little trophy and then
at the old war Governor. and could not
restrain his tears. They bade each other
an affectionate farewell. and Mr.. Curtin
started for the train To carry him to his
rural home. forever tn retire from the
stage of public life. where he has been
prominent actor for nearly a half cen
tury.
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SENATOR SHERMAN IN FLORIDA.
Who Accom- pany Him-His Trip Not of q
Political Nature.

Who Accompany Him-His Trip Not of q
Political Nature.
JACKSONVILLE. FLA. March 1O.-Sena-
tor Sherman and party arrived here at
s.45 O'Clock this morning, being an hour
and half late. This has caused them
to defer their trip to St. Augustine until
after their return from Cuba. They left
Tampa and Havana. The party consists
of Senator Sherman and daughter, Sena-
tor MandersOn and wife, Senator Palmer
and neice. General McCook and wife,
Mr. Babcock, Senator Sherman's private
secretary; Mr.. Clark. secretary to
the sergeant-at-arm of the Senate, Miss
Roby and Mr.. Muzzy.
Senator Sherman said To a Times
Union reporter this morning: Il want
to correct an erroneous impression
While at breakfast this morning, l saw
in the Washington Star a long article,
setting forth the object of my trip To
Florida, and stating that it WAS purely
a political trip The fact is that have
not heard politics mentioned since l left
Washington We were tired out after
Congress completed its work. and made
up a party and started down here simply
for recreation. | am out of politics just
now. do not want politics To enter my
head for two weeks. / will not say a
word about politics until reach Nash
vile ON my return. There will take up
the political string again and will hold
to il for some time"
Senator Sherman expressed himself as
agreeably disappointed by the condition
of the railroads i'm the South, and by
many signs noticeable everywhere 81
improvement since his last visit. He
was also greatly delighted with the
balmy weather.
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when Non-Combatants Are All Dead.
CHARLESTON, ). c., March 19.-Johu
Brown. Jr., son of John Brown, of Har-
per's Ferry fame, has written letter To
Maj. Henry f. Young warmly approv-
ing of the disposition made of his con-
tribution to the earthquake fund. Mr..
Browns money was turned over To the
Confederate Home. He says that when
the non-combatants of the war have
passed away there will be little left of
the bloody chasm. and that the men who
fought each other can now fully compre-
hend the meaning of the word .-frater-
uity -
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-11


A Mexican pony, housed among the
animals of Robinson's Circus. now win
terinS in Cincinnati. was, Tuesday even
ing. tossed by an elephant against a
leopard's cage. The leopard jumped
savassely at the pony, bursting the liars
Of its cage, as its paws sunk into the
pony's flesh Having thus gained its
liberty the leopard attacked the elephant.
but was worsted and sat down to nurse
an injured paw, with its tail projecting
under the door Of the building. Several
attaches seized the caudal appendage and
held the animal. Others brought large
box. forced the beast into il. and carried
il back tn the cage.
List Os Patents GRANTED March ssls. lss z.
to Inveaser. rssi1tag In southern states
Georgia-S. p. Etter. CeSiartown. Ga
wire fence. T. w. Wood. Atlanta, Ga
washing machine.
Alahama-T. III. Vance. Talla1iega,
Ala. machine for cumming saws.
George Peacock, Selma. Ala. car
wheel
Adam Schneii. HartseIrs, Ala. -plow
and cultivator
None IN Florida this week.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-11
KNIGHTS OF LETHARGy.
University students Boyeotting boarding
Houses.


University students Boycotting boarding
Houses.
New York Times.
ATHENS, GA. March "a novel boy
cott has just been declared here. which
attracts much attention. This il the
seat of the State University, Of which
the celebrated Baptist parliamentarian
DR.. =. III ii o is chancellor. The stu
dents, in imitation of the Knights of La
bor. have organized themselves into
boarding house assemblies of Knights of
Lethargy. Cl.as. Rice has been elected
Grand NAstX, The Knights first boy
cotted the boarding house of Emory An
derson. Grand Master Rice speaking of
the matter said: We take all kinds of
grievances i'm consideration. There are
three other boarding houses that we will
probably boycott. one for setting too Tad
a table, one for locking the front door
at y o'clnkk, and "A third for charging
bOarders for extra meals, when they
bring company with them.
As you know. aui one of the oldest
students in college, and haSG - ,.i,
the need OF SOME oryanization
<lll1ollt, 9ll4 lfDys. We have great many
wrongs Ia r.edreSs and can now do il.
Every boy irf college belongs to our or
ganization EXCEPT seven. and they will
come in. We intend beiiceforth and for
ever to make our power felt. We will
not only boycott hasileries. but also any
merchant, livery stable or other person
that refuses to credit "a student We
will also severely punish any member
that don't pay his debts"
This society is rapidly feplacing the
regular college societies, and no end Of
worriment la the authorities. -
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Probably Killed by His Own Friends.

FAYETrE. Miss, March lO.-A deadly
affray occurred here to-day between
Manuel Orr and his three sons, all armed
with revolvers. and Lud Churchwell and
his two sons, the former being armed
with shot gun and the latter with
axes. In the fight Lud Churchweli was
killed and one of his sons was
mortally wounded. James Orr was also
killed and his brother Asa was badly hurt.
As Orr was killed by pistol shot it is
thought that the wound was inflicted by
his own friends, as their antagonists had
no pistols
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-11

NEW ORLEANS, March l0.-The first
race to-day, three quarters of a mile, Nc
Laughlin won, with Row second, Jau-
bert thirds&ime, 1.2O4.
The second race, three-quarters of a
mile, was won by Handy Andy, Pat.
DAILY second. Cathcart third: time. List
The third race, seven and one-half fur
longs. Revoke won- with Kensington Sec
Ond. Miss third: time. l41I
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O0iriaI RIooslhouuds.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, March lO.-The Presi-
dent of the Taxing District of Memphis
has ordered from Philadelphia three
blooihounds of approved breed. from
which to raise pack to trail criminals
number of daring and desperate
crimes have been committed in and
around the city for the last twelve
months. and the officers of the law have
in most cases failed To capture the guilty
parties. The Taxing District Govern
ment, therefore, proposes to try dogs as
detectives,
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-11

At intervals the attendant brought to
the guests damp cloth with which they
moistened the face. Pipes and cigarettes
were smoked between the courses.
noticed at the Union Club in New York
and the Bohemian in San Francisco the
same custom prevailed. After a time
the table became much disfgured with
the 'gravies which dropped from the
spoons and chopsticks, and occasionally
a servant wiped il with cloth, The
dinner went on through two hours, and
new bowls Of fresh meat and soups
never ending. | finally suggested to the
General that l could eat no more.
but if lac would keep the balance
until | came back in two years from
now ! would do the best could This
sally was received with laughter and
ended the feast. Dishes were brought
I'D i,tfnifnm until you absolutely sur
rendered. There was much jollity and
fun at this dinner. told Charles Lambs
story of the discovery of roast pig. which
was received with shouts of laughter.
and the announcement 10y the Taotal that
he hal one house and pig. and that he
was going home to burn the house that
night.
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To he Removed.

WASHINGTON, March 1O.-The Presi-
Mewshaw. supervising inspector of steam
vessels for the Third District. which in
cludes the Atlantic Coast from Cape
Charles. Va. to the extreme end of Flor
ida. The latter has twice been suspend
ell from office and then restored Ia duty
because of the failure of the Senate to act
ON the nomination of his Successor.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-11

From Col r. r. Van Horns address at the An
ntIal Convention Of the Nsfi.nsl Printers
Protective Fraternity.
Ii the manuscripts of speeches, SER
mons. law arguments. scientific, or pro-
fessionai papers were printed as they
come to the printers hands. seven I'm ten
of great regulations would BE- wreckei.
the educators Of the land, the very teach
ers Of the grammar schools. not excettssi.
There is sosnething i'm the procsss of
handling Of the types. Of reading copy.
OF correcting proofs. that hegets an
aptitude that no other instruction can
give. The mind h 30 trained that Il de-
tects errors in style. expression, and
rhythm in composition As the trained
ear discover discorsis in music. The
printer b, after all. the real protector a
literary reputation.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-11

PARIS, March lO.-An explosion Of
melinite, the new explosive, occurred to-
day. in the arsenal at Belforte, in the
workshop where projectiles are charged.
Two persons were killed and ten others
seriously injured
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CoMhislesl nm Eslifnr.

CHARLOTTE, =. c., March lO.-Col.
Paul Il. Means. an ex-member of the
Legislature and prominent politician
entered the Times printing office at Con
cord. this evening and cowhided John
b. Sheriff., the editor. The difficulty
grew out of publications made with re-
gard to some local matter
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-11

EUFACLA, ALA, March 1O.-F. More
land, while working at a saw-mill. eight
miles from town. this morning, fell i'm
front of a circular saw. One leg was
sawn off clean, the other badly mangled.
and his body horribly lacerated. He
died i'm thirty minutes.
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CyrilI Searle Dead.

SAVANNAH, GA, March l0.-Cyrili
Searle. well-known actor, theatrical
manager, and journalist. died here to-
day of consumption. He had been here
since October. He leaves widow, Rose
Eytinge and a son.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-11

WASHINGTON. March 1O.-The Presi-
dent has accepted the resignation of s.
L. Graham, as United States Marshal for
the Western District of Virginia tefsfe
effect ON tbs4si s4sif5Tofhtment and qualifiea-
fions of his successor.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-11
The Tiides Trust.

4, ,o,t a.s, 10 ,naa,s,a,d ,,,h,, ,,o,a
sbouid he any harsh criticism as 20 th,
co,rs. taken hv tbe nenl,eus az Mr.
Tjlden.
n there IL any reoson Ia sun,,osa tbot
ia. nrovisious III the viii which c,aa,,.
the ,rus, a,,. void he ba,,s ., l.,, a..
Justified ian s,,l,nit,ing ,h. ,nai,,.r ~ the
Courts.
Is there any one who can say that the
question Is free from doubt We nm
i.y.,and thai n.ny l.arnaJ aud .ni,an,
l,,,',ars ,i,inL ,iat ~ ,.ia,, =, III,
whish nroyid.. f1, ,he ,,,,s, ,,,.. sn,d r..,.
nn"e,,,iA,y w co,,iJ na,,,o sn,','r,i
gantlenen nf biyh s,an,ling a, a.. Ia,
~,ho entertain fhis nnin,o, On Tie
other hand enuaiiv distinonished counsel
haI;.y, tJ,e viii ,o H.. y,I;d
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A New POstm aster.

WAsHINGToS, March 1O.-The Presi-
dent has appointed James f. Surguine
postmaster at Cleveland. Tenn. vice
Mary III. Edwards, deceased
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-11

PARIS, ,MarchlO.-The Chamber of Dep
uties. to-day, by vote of :,ss against 2:ss.
approved the bill imposing duty of five
francs per 100 kilos on wheat imports.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-11
FOREIGN.
CHRISTINE NILSSON MARRIED.

CHRISTINE NILSSON MARRIED..
PARIS, March 10.-Christine Nilsson
has been married to Count Miranda. and
it is reported that she will retire from
the lyric stage.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-11

WASHINGTON, March 1O.-The Presi-
dent this afternoon appointed Charlton
III. Way. of Georgia, to be Consul-Gen-
eral Of the United States at st. Peters
burg.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-11
Charleston. New Custom Hous~.

| WASHINGTON. March 10.-SOlicitor Me
Clue left Washington to-day for Charles
ton. $. C., ON business in connection with
the new Custom House authorized by
| Congress-
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No Woman Suffrage for Massachusetts.
BosToS. March l0.-The House, this
afternoon, by vote Of 81 to 81. defeated
the Woman Suffrage Resolution.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-11
INrERLACHEN.


Special Ia the PALAfkA NEWS.
Freidlander & Co. have shipped
some 1000 quarts of strawberries from
the Caswell plant the present season. by
express in open crates. all of which have
arrived i'm good condition. The berries
Command an extra price from the fact
that they are packed with great care aud
are uniform in quality from top 10 bot
tom Of basket.
The old-time spelling match at Hotel
Interiachen. last "Wednesday evening
was largely attended and greatly en-
ioyed. Messrs. Freidhsrne and Hast
ings were chiefs. AMI Mrs. Wocdberry
and Miss Bushnell were ''trappers. AZ
ter the first exercise, all stood up aud
spelled down. Mrs. Woodberry and DIR.
Whip. the last standing when il was
agreed Ia call draw.
On next week. Friday evening. the
reuiar programme at the lnterlachen
Literary Club will he followed.
\ large party from lnterlcbhen take
in Lake Weir to-day and tomorrow to
hear the astronomer Proctor
~ N. -NfN'fi. IN 'hiai EiiE itS wy
tage.
Rev. A. ID. Young. Sarah r. Young.
c. Loring, Mrs. NJ. Becker. Mas. III.
Brooke. X. Young, of Jersey City, New
Jersey, and l.. Stevens. of Cleveland. o.,
are registered at Hotel Interlachcn.
Strawberries that are too ripe to
ship. North. retail on our streets AT from
five to ten cents per quart.
Our town is now being supplied with
oranges and grape fruit from Bowling
Green-a new town in an old settled
part of Manatee county. The fruit has
a most delicious flavor.
r. NJ. MarkIey is clearing off his large
lot ON Boylstton street. preparing to
build,
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For Georgia aud East Florida. fair
sreafhsr, stationary temperature, ruria-
be triRds. generuiiy norfherig.
For Wesfera Florida, fair sreafLey,
stationary temperature, ruriable wias1n.
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Steamer Arrival.


NEW YORK, March I0.-Arrive,l out.
steamer Ethiopia.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-08

between two towers, and connected with
them by galleries The archway is thirty
one feet wide and thirty-three feet high.
Along the faoades are displayed the badges
Of the twenty three army corps, with key
stone @. A. r. badge. The latter design Is
twelve feet by four. From the courthouse
gables streamers and g. AR colors fall in
graceful folds. The massive dome Of the
courthouse is fashioned into a gigantic
bouquet Of trees interlaced with flags and
buntings From the side galleries the flags
Of all nations arc suspended.
Tho most imposing arch on Fourth street
is the Grant memorial arch, at the interseo-
tion Of Locust street The arch is sur
mounted by cathedral glass portrait of
the General, that is considered the
most beautiful bit of street decoration